Howdy folks! Here are a couple of my newest designs on Zazzle. Do you like them?

Graduation announcement by ModernOccasions
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Baby shower invitation - girl by ModernBaby
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I found these lovely posters via dazeychic. I think they're very inspiring, and would love to have one in my home. It's a nice reminder to see at the beginning of the day: be happy, laugh, don't worry so much. Because life is beautiful if you will only notice it.

A lot of creative people have experienced being ridiculed and misunderstood at least once in their lives because of who they are. This is because creativity is often pushed aside, labeled insignificant and impractical, and have ranked a little lower than other priorities, like getting a job, having a family, etc. To pursue a creative life is to know that a lot of forces are against you, so you have to be strong and very passionate about what you do. 

Have you ever felt ridiculed because of your interests and activities? How did you respond to such instances? 

Here's a video of Sir Ken Robinson talking about schools and creativity. It's very inspiring, and has reinforced a lot of my self-belief. I hope it will change your life, too:

Did you ever believe in something so bad that you were willing to do anything because of it? Have you ever felt so strongly about something that you were willing to go to great lengths just to protect it? A lot of our heroes have felt the same way one time or another, and they didn't stop believing until their death.

T.M. Addison created this series of poster experiments, depicting song lyrics and quotes that inspire. I found the one below particularly moving:

Enjoy the moment. Don't worry about what's going to happen an hour from now, tomorrow, the next day. Just stop for a second, look around you. Recognize who you are at this exact time and be thankful.

 How many times have you stopped doing something because you failed? How many times have you turned back or ran away, because you believed all efforts are going to be futile if you fail in the end?

Thomas Edison, inventor of the lightbulb, has an uncanny perspective on failing:

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So go out today and live. Work, study, play, love. But above all else, do not think that the buck stops when you fail. If you continue to push forward, you'll find that it's just the beginning towards a new success that you might not even think is possible 

What are your reasons behind doing what you do? Are you studying or working everyday because:

• You feel responsible?
• You are afraid you will be punished as a consequence?
• You are looking forward to a reward as a consequence?
• You really love it?

Gandhi is a very prominent political figure in India. He inspired change among people by standing up against authority. By resisting tyranny through civil disobedience rooted in nonviolence, he was able to inspire radical change. His views about freedom, peace and independence continues to be celebrated by the world.

Today's reflection:

1. Have you encountered a situation that made you feel trapped and put down? What did you do to get out of it?
2. What are instances in your life where you stood up for your beliefs?

Ralph Waldo Emerson is a writer best remembered for championing individualism. He believed that man is capable of achieving anything if only he believes in himself. 

Today's reflection: 

1. What are your strengths? What are you good at?
2. What are the things you can achieve knowing that you have these traits?